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| anniversary & update |
[Dec. 22nd, 2009|12:23 am] |
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for some odd reason, beside the busy pace of my life, i have felt unable to post. but there's too much to tell and i just need to express. life is GOOD.
tomorrow my family and i will be to flying to brunei and malaysia for eight days. i can't tell you how elated i am to finally go on vacation. i've been swamped with work and social gatherings these past couple of months it's going to be so fun to have some r&r. andrew wont be with us in brunei but on the 26th we're going to meet in malaysia. SO EXCITED!!
in other news, andrew and i had our second year anniversary dinner at paparazzi, a cute restaurant in edsa shangrila hotel that had nothing but good reviews for the last couple of years.
PAPARAZZI
edsa shangrila hotel
mezzanine level, tower wing
phone number: (63 2) 633 8888
bruschetta topped with tomatoes & basil
a huge basket with the most delicious bread(s) i have ever tasted! the olive buns were my favorite!
char grilled prawns & scallop with fennel, tropea onion & orange salad. we were so lucky the seafood starters were scallops! these were so good. charred so they're slightly burnt on the surface but still soft and chewy on the inside. yummers.
lemon & basil risotto with grilled prawns. this was too lemony for my taste, but andrew was loving this.
ossobuco with saffron risotto. ( can you tell we love risotto?) this was absolutely divine. the mean was so tender that i didn't need a knife. i just used my fork to cut it. sewwwww good.
roasted sea bass with capers. black olives & cherry tomatoes. so tasty! andrew doesn't like fish, but he LOVES sea bass and always orders it, as long as its on the menu =)
ricotta cake with caramelized banana & banana ice cream. the cake was okay but the ice cream was delicious!
i can't believe it's been two years already! i have to say that it's been the best two years of my life, i've never been treated better and i've never felt more loved. he is truly the man i'm going to marry. <3 i love you baby! to many more anniversaries to come!!
OH, i'm still thinking whether or not i'm going to bring my laptop on my trip, but in case i don't get to greet you guys.... MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!! HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE HOLIDAY! i love you all!!!!!!!!! |
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| (no subject) |
[Nov. 14th, 2009|07:08 pm] |
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dear dad,
take a pill. a chill pill. every time i try to have a conversation with you, you blow everything out of proportion with your misguided weirdness. it hurts my feelings that all i want to do is talk to you and all YOU want to do is tell me how i'm living my life all wrong.
you say you only want what's best for me, and that every lesson you give me is for my own good but really it's just your mean streak cloaked in serious over-parenting.
all i wanted to do is stay in on a saturday night so i can spend more time with you and mom and this is what i get. thanks a lot.
signed,
your daughter who's seriously hurting right now. |
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| semi-dead itouch |
[Nov. 11th, 2009|10:34 pm] |
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so what d you get when you bottled water explodes in your bag? a DEAD itouch. well actually i'm not sure if it's completely dead because according to my itunes, all my songs and pictures were restored but the touch screen DOES NOT WORK. i was told i didn't let it dry out enough! ( i waited five days, that was already soooo hard to do!) so now all i can do is wait a few more days before i can get to apple and have them check it out.
i'm so mad at myself for being so careless!!
excuse the dirty spots !! |
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| beauty post: LUSH |
[Nov. 4th, 2009|11:47 pm] |
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i've seen and walked past LUSH stores for years and everytime i do, i cover my nose and walk a little bit faster because i couldn't stand the strong smell ( if you ever walked by one, you know what i mean !).
i've never even stepped inside until one day i was on youtube and watched a bunch of videos with gurus talking about LUSH massage bars and since i've been on a skincare overhaul i decided to give it a try. ( holding my breath in while i was at it!)
since there was a sample for the massage bars i decided to try it out first before purchasing because it's pretty pricey for lotion/moisturizers. and it's a good thing i did because 1 hour after i left the store the places i used the massage bar on left me with rashes. =( so disappointing. i really liked the one i tried too! it's smelled like crushed strawberries and cream. AHHHHH!!
anyways, i did pick up a bar of soap though. it's called HONEY, I WASHED THE KIDS and ladies and gentlemen, it is fabulous!! i smells absolutely divine. sweet, fresh and delicious! after my shower i lie around sniffing my arm because i seriously can't get enough of it!!! i'm so glad i gave LUSH a chance because i will seriously be repurchasing!!
 
it looks good enough to eat!!! MMMMmmm |
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| october favorites |
[Nov. 1st, 2009|10:05 am] |
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okay, so i know it's november, but i never got around to post this last month so here it is now! i've been on a makeup hiatus for a while now, but now it's come back full force! i'm lemming so much things especially brushes! i officially have a goal to collect all the mac brushes! hahaha
mac studio fix powder in NC 30 and #116 brush
this powder foundation gives skin a smooth, flawless, all-matte, full-coverage finish
too faced shadow insurance i still can't decide whether this or UDPP is my holy grail eyeshadow primer!
 
mac eyeshadow in CORK. great color for the crease, it's a medium brown that looks natural on my skintone
 
everyday minerals semi matte finish in LIGHT & flat top brush. i use this foundation when i want a natural day look.
 
mac eye kohl in SMOLDER. this goes on smoothly but delivers a rich and intense color
mac lipstick in CHERISH. it's the perfect nude, this doesn't make my lips look dead, it makes them look peachy.
neutrogena oil free makeup remover. my new holy grail makeup remover. this beats clinique's take the day off and that was great stuff!
my cute new lipstick holder! it's clear acrylic and it's amazing!
i hope every had a fun and safe halloween weekend! |
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| andrew's 28th birthday |
[Oct. 7th, 2009|11:54 pm] |
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i was originally going to throw andrew a surprise birthday party but because of typhoon ondoy, i decided it wouldn't be appropriate to throw such a lavish party while a lot of people were suffering. so andrew and i decided to donate money and goods and volunteer at local relief centers instead. such a great feeling =)
but i still wanted to to treat andrew to a nice dinner so i decided to take him to lolo dad's ( it's hard to get a gift for someone who practically has everything, so food in his tummy is the next best thing!)
LOLO DAD'S
899 Pres. Qurino Ave.
cor.Leon Guinto St., Malate, Manila
Phone Number: (63 2) 522-2941,
(63 2) 524-2295, (63 2) 526-7151
espresso of portabello mushroom soup with cream foam
dungeness crab salad and soft shelled crab parmigiana
a sorbet was served mid-course to cleanse the palate
confit de canard -crispy skin, plump & juicy meat inside. seewwww good.
roasted beef tenderloin with veal cheek ragout- andrew enjoyed this immensely!
sampler of chocolates- dark and white chocolate mousse, off-mold white chocolate brulee, deep fried mint chocolate, coffee slush, white chocolate, vanilla bean sherbet -- this platter put me in a food coma!!
happy & full =)) |
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| corned beef |
[Sep. 2nd, 2009|07:46 pm] |
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it's not often that i stay home to make dinner for myself because andrew and i always find ourselves eating out, but tonight i decided to make myself some corned beef hash and toast. i had no idea it was going to be such a stressful task though.
i fucking hate this can. i nearly cut my fingers trying to maneuver the built in can opener thing and it was sooo difficult to use a REAL can opener because the edges are all square and stuff. seriously, why can't they just make the cans round?? i was so stressed and annoyed i didn't even enjoy my dinner! grrrr |
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| vacation time! |
[Sep. 1st, 2009|11:16 pm] |
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| | excited | ] |
after a much needed conversation with my friends ( over ice cream) last night, i feel substantially less disappointed and i truly feel that this will diminish as the days wear on. i'm not going to waste anymore time crying over this whole friendship gone ASKEW thing. life is too short to bog myself down when i have so much to look forward to.
case in point. HONG KONG IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS BABY! i'm going with my sisters for 4 days and 3 nights and the timing couldn't have come in a more convenient time. i'm in dire need of a vacation, and hong kong is just what i need to recharge.
it will also be exciting to travel abroad with my sisters since it's the first time the three of us will be going somewhere without the company of our parents. not to mention that there might still be some sales going on. i have been dreaming of those delicious givenchy nightingales! but it is still unclear whether or not i'll get my greedy little hands on one. we'll see! |
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| friends, friendship |
[Aug. 29th, 2009|06:10 pm] |
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i know there's been a lot of emotional issue lately in terms of friendship here in my blog, but i would like to say that while some things are not going so well with one friend life has been good. i've got other friends who have been amazing, who love and care for me as much as i love and care for them.
it's just hard to wrap my mind around the fact that some people just don't understand the kind of bond friends ( should) share.
it's so difficult to have a friend who thinks i'm meddling when i'm really just caring and looking out for her. or thinks i'm being too pushy when i only want her company. it's so tiring to be in a relationship when i feel like i'm walking on eggshells all the time.
and you have no idea how much it hurts when a friend dumps you for no good reason. but i guess i wasn't important to her in the first place.
wow, i feel like i'm in the 7th grade. i had a similar situation when i was 13, my best friend found a new bff soon after i moved and i was devastated to have been replaced so quickly. it may sound silly and grade schoolish but you know what? being 27 doesn't make me more thick skinned. this shit still hurts!
whatever, tomorrow is sunday and on monday i don't have work so i get to sleep in. and i'm not going to pull myself down with people who do shitty things!
yay sleep! |
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| on friendship |
[Aug. 27th, 2009|01:30 am] |
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| | disappointed | ] |
sometimes we like people more than they like us and that's it. |
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| short update |
[Aug. 19th, 2009|11:20 pm] |
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| | fat | ] |
is it me? or has lj been dead lately? no one seems to post here anymore =(
life has been very mundane but somehow still very relaxing rather than irritating. it's been work, andrew, family and the gym for me. my life has fallen into a routine and surprisingly i'm ok with it.
i've been struggling with my weight lately, i got on the scale about four weeks ago and was horrified to discover that i've gained about 30 pounds since the start of this year. actually, i don't know why i was so surprised. my clothes don't fit anymore and i've lost the will to dress up or go shopping. ( gasp! i know!)
my weight struggle has spilled out into a serious desire to diet and exercise because if i gain another pound i'm going to have a coronary.
i was looking through some old pictures when i was thinner and i remember being happy and confident. i just want to have that again. that and andrew promised me a major shopping spree when i reach my goal weight!! haha
how is everyone?? |
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| wednesday night |
[Aug. 6th, 2009|11:18 pm] |
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| | happy | ] |
i don't usually hit the clubs on wednesdays ( i was surprised to see a long line stretched around the corner) but my friend kim's shoe and accessories line ( TONIC) was being featured on a fashion show at manor so i came out to support =)
kim's so sweet and talented with her designs that are so easy and wearable. everyone in manila should check out her fabulous pieces. 'm particularly excited to get my hands on this fringed clutch. should be good for upcoming parties. i'm feeling pretty festive.
the fashion show went without a hitch, and the models were really gorgeous and showed off the garments and accessories really well. the male models on the other hand were um..a little dull and seemed downright bored to be there. also, may i ask when it became appropriate to chew gum while strutting your stuff on the runway? gross.
anyway, i really liked my outfit yesterday. the high waisted denim skirt hid my pasta dinner and kept everything in place. i think i'll purchase more when i go shopping.
more pictures coming up next entry. |
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| everyone wants a new bag |
[Jul. 27th, 2009|10:04 pm] |
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i'm totally one of those girls who carries around too much stuff in their bags because my back is finally getting the best of me ( or the worst) but i still need a big bag for my stuff and i'm really sick of my everyday bag. so i settled on a classic navy blue bag from longchamp and i'm very happy about it.
i like how it's so light, roomy and airy, but i hate how there's no compartments at all except for this tiny little pocket at the side which has no use for me except for maybe a few loose change. other than that, i'm in love with it! it's been a while since i purchased a bag for the sole purpose of it's functionality rather than it's IT factor. haha
and OH, i worked out today! 50 minutes on the treadmill then strength training for 20 minutes. i am SO sore. this is what i get for not working out for like 3 months. i have jelly arms and legs! i did really good with my eating too. small portions all throughout the day and i'm totally avoiding the ice cream in the freezer. i just really need to loose the fat i gained. =( |
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| credit cards |
[Jul. 27th, 2009|01:38 pm] |
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urggh, motherfuckers at fitness first charged two extra months to my debit, which i obviously didn't sign for. anyways, i've called the metrobank people to notify them and an investigation dispute is supposedly underway. i've also called fitness first and the guy on the line was being stupid and kept telling me that he couldn't explain the discrepancy on the phone and that i have to go to the gym tomorrow so he can explain it to me in person. which is a hassle because i'm not sure if i can go to the gym tomorrow because of errands and this whole thing is a total hassle. URG.
WHATEVER, i just hope they credit that amount within the next 3 days because i'm seriously going to have another coronary!
in other news, i chopped off my hair the other day. it's short and bouncy now, which doesn't really suit me, but the spilt ends were really getting to me and there really isn't any other option but to cut them. whatever, it's just hair. i also switched hairstylists, my old one was seriously damaging my hair because of the BLADE he used to cut my hair. i was just too nice to say anything and stuck with him for almost a year. being non confrontational sucks ass. |
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| MOVIES |
[Jul. 25th, 2009|07:47 pm] |
i've been watching a slew of movies lately and it's been wonderful.
on tuesday, i watched the proposal, which was really cute. VERY predictable, like i totally knew what was going to happen in every single scene, but whatever, it was cute. how come i never noticed ryan reyolds before? he's so big and like BRUSQUE. and he's got this adorable face.
he's so my type in the movie, preppy and kind. but when he takes off his shirt, it's like dude, ano ba. shiiittt.
the next day, irene and i braved the ridiculous traffic to watch harry potter. how did you guys like the movie? i thought it was ok. i like the special effects but i thought the movie fixated too much on ron's general pathetic disposition and the overall feeling of teenage angst. it was endearing at first, but i would have preferred more dueling scenes or less deleted part from the book, but that's just me.
then on thursday, i saw public enemies which i thought was brilliant. johnny depp is so beautiful. i did a quick wikipedia on john dilinger when i got home and i found it so amusing that he resembled a little bit of johnny's boyish good looks. it's no wonder that people in that era celebrated crooks nearly to the point of idolicy.
i love the privilege of watching movies, in the theater with a bucket of popcorn. it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. on sunday, i'm watching my sister's keeper. i hear it's a real tear-jerker! i can't wait!! |
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| weddings weddings everywhere. |
[Jul. 19th, 2009|09:28 pm] |
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i've lost track of the weddings we've been to last year- there are already 6 that we know of for this year. congrats to all the happy couples who are engaged!
this apparent wedding fever has made me think a lot about my own ( hypothetical ) wedding. i used to be obsessed with monique lhuillier , but i think i've gotten over it and i'm looking a little closer to home. i wasn't sure before, but i am now. VELUZ, you are my woman. i wasn't entirely familiar with her work, but i've been perusing her website and wow, all the gowns that she has made are beautiful.
i've also been thinking about the ceremony. i don't want a mass or whatever, but i want a wedding ceremony to be about me and the man i'm going to be marry. not the guest yawning through a homily and thinking about the multi-course meal. i mean, if my guest wanted to go to mass, they could always go on sundays.
this was my parent's engagement. it is an old chinese tradition for the groom-to-be to present his fiancee with jewelries and luxurious cloths. to the best of my understanding, it's also a way for the men to "flaunt" his wealth to assure his bride-to-be that she will be well taken care of. in my honest opinion, i think it's a great tradition! haha.
the wedding day. i giggled when i first saw the picture. look at my mom's hat! haha but minus the sleeves, the hat and the blinding shade of white ( despite the poor quality of the photo) the gown is pretty beautiful. my father is rocking the bell-bottoms too, if i must say! haha i'm not sure about the beige and brown combination though! hahaha and the semi fro! ahh to grow up in the 70s!
cheers to my parents, and cheers to 30 years of marriage. i'm happy and proud to say that after all these years, they lare ashappy as they looked in these photos!! that's very difficult to come around, especially these days <3 |
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